Employability Skills Curriculum_teqip Iii.pdf

Employability Skills Training Curriculum for Pre-final Year Students Under Technical Education Quality Improvement Program (TEQIP III)

National Project Implementation Unit (NPIU), Copia Corporate Suits 301-302, 3rd Floor, Jasola Vihar New Delhi – 110025

TRAINING CURRICULUM (200 Hours) Module Name

Application Speaking (5 hrs) Writing (3 hrs)

Etiquette (2 hrs) Effective use of Social Media (2 hrs) Presentation Skills(3 1. Communication hrs) Skills Email Writing (3 hrs) Grammar/Vocabulary/P reliminary English ( 15 hrs) Non-Verbal Communication(2 hrs) Quantitative Ability (40 Hrs)

2. Aptitude Test preparation

Methodology

Take Away

At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to list steps required to increase their Activity and proficiency in Chalk n' Talk speaking, with A-V writing English Aids (as judged by the TOEFL rubric for speaking skills)

Number Properties - I Number Properties - II Linear Equations Ratio, Proportion and Variation, Averages, Percentages Simple Interest and Compound Interest Areas and Volumes Basic Quadratic Equations Profit and Loss Mixtures and Alligations Time, Speed, and Distance - Basic Time and Work Time, Speed, and Distance - Intermediate Classroom and Advanced Exercises Permutation and Combination - Basic Permutation and Combination Intermediate and Advanced Probability Areas and Volumes Intermediate and Advanced Trigonometry, Logarithms and Functions

Duration

35 Hours

At the end of the lessons, students will be able to apply formulae, problem solving approaches and grammar rules to solving problems from various topics.

80 hours

Verbal Ability (20 hrs)

Error Spotting - Basic Sentence Correction Basic Synonyms and Antonyms Para-Jumble Error Spotting Intermediate and Advanced Analogies Reading Comprehension Sentence Correction Intermediate and Advanced Sentence Completion, Critical Reasoning Reasoning Aptitude Letter Series, Number (20 Hrs) Series, Coding and Decoding Syllogisms Blood Relations and Direction Sense Non-Verbal Reasoning I Non-Verbal Reasoning II Analytical Reasoning - I Analytical Reasoning - II Binary Logic Sequential Output Tracing Selection Decision Table Group Discussions (3 + 3 Common Errors; hrs) Preparation and Presentation; Simulation Practical Resume Building (2 hrs) Application 3. Career Skills and Exercises Interview Skills (2 +7 hrs) Time Management Planning Problem Solving Conflict Resolution Delegation 4. Managerial Compliance Skills

Change Management

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Activity and Chalk n' Talk with A-V Aids

A comprehensive guide to group discussions, building an original resume, and essential interview insights

15 Hours

Learners will be able to use a defined processes to find ideal solutions to the realworld problems

06 Hours (1 hr each)

Ethics and Integrity (2 hr) Goal Setting (2 hr) 5. Leadership Motivation (1 hr) Skills

Role Plays

Students will be able to use the intuitionist model and the consequentialist model to set ethical standards for personal and professional conduct

06 Hours

Role Plays and Chalk n' Talk with AV Aids

Learners will be able to explain the importance of creating a collaborative team

06 Hours (1 hr each)

Role Plays and Chalk n' Talk with AV Aids

Learners will be able to use the Fundamental Techniques in Handling People, as covered in the book How to Win Friends and Influence people

06 Hours

Hands-on lab sessions

Improved software engineering capabilities with hand-on experience on solving code challenges

Introspection (1 hr)

6. Team Skills

Trust and Collaboration Listening Brainstorming Social and Cultural Etiquette Internal Communication

Influencing (2 hr) Negotiation Skills (1 hr) Networking Skills (1 hr) 7. Entrepreneurial Personal Branding (1 hr) Skills Organizational Culture (1 hr)

8. Coding Proficiency

9. Evaluation Tests (15 Hrs for Modular, Pre & Post Testing) (5 hours for Counselling)

C Programming Data Structures Algorithms RDBMS OOPS in Java / C++ HTML, CSS, JS jQuery React JS PHP / Python Mobile app development Cloud Business Intelligence

26 Hours

20 Hrs

200 Hours

LESSON PLAN A.

Quantitative Aptitude Unit

Duration Phase (hr)

Number Properties - I

2

I

Number Properties - II Linear Equations Ratio, Proportion and Variation Averages Percentages Simple Interest and Compound Interest Areas and Volumes - Basic Quadratic Equations Profit and Loss Mixtures and Alligations Time, Speed, and Distance - Basic Time and Work Time, Speed, and Distance - Intermediate and Advanced Permutation and Combination - Basic Permutation and Combination - Intermediate and Advanced Probability Areas and Volumes - Intermediate and Advanced Trigonometry

2 2

I I

2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

I I I I I II II II II II

2

II

2

III

2

III

2

III

2

III

2

III

Logarithms and Functions

2

III

Objective At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to apply formulae and approaches to solving problems from the given topics.

Reasoning Aptitude

Unit

Duration (hr)

Phase

Objective At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to apply problem-solving approaches to solving questions from the given topics.

Letter Series, Number Series, Coding and Decoding

2

I

Syllogisms Blood Relations and Direction Sense Non-Verbal Reasoning - I Non-Verbal Reasoning - II

2 2 2 2

I I I II

Analytical Reasoning - I

2

II

Analytical Reasoning - II Binary Logic Sequential Output Tracing Selection Decision Table

2 2 2 2

II III III III

Verbal Aptitude Duration (hr) 2 2 2 2

Unit Error Spotting - Basic Sentence Correction - Basic Synonyms and Antonyms Para-Jumble Error Spotting - Intermediate and Advanced Analogies Reading Comprehension Sentence Correction - Intermediate and Advanced Sentence Completion Critical Reasoning

2 2 2 2 2 2

Phase I I I I II II II III III III

Objective At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to apply grammar rules and problemsolving approaches to solving questions from the given topics.

Career Skills Unit

Duration Phase (hr)

Objective

Resume Skills Common Errors

1

I

Interview Skills Common Errors

1

I

3

I

1

II

At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to circle errors in a standardized sample resume. At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to select the correct response to a situation-based Likert Scale questionnaire At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to select the correct response to a situation-based Likert Scale questionnaire At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to present a prepare a resume

1

II

At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to script responses to typical interview questions

5

III

3

III

Group Discussion Common Errors Resume Skills Preparation and Presentation Interview Skills Preparation and Presentation Interview Skills Simulation Group Discussion Skills - Simulation

At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to critique the performance of a few simulated interviews At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to critique the performance of a few simulated group discussion

B. Managerial Skills

Unit

Duration Phase (hr)

Time Management

1

I

Planning

1

I

Problem Solving

1

I

Objective At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to apply the Eisenhower Matrix and to use the Pomodoro Technique to manage time At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to create an action plan and use the SCHEME technique to validate the plan At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to use the 7-Step Problem Solving process to find the ideal solution to the problem posed in the roleplay

Conflict Resolution

1

II

Delegation & Compliance

1

II

Change Management

1

III

C.

At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to explain the Interest-Based Relational Approach to solving conflict posed in the roleplay At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to apply the principles and processes of delegation to fill the delegation log At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to apply the principles and processes in the book Who Moved My Cheese to anticipate and deal with change

Communication Skills Duration (hr)

Unit

Phase

Speaking Skills

3

I

Writing Skills

3

I

Non-Verbal Communication

2

I

Etiquette

2

II

Effective Use of Social Media

2

II

Presentation Skills

3

III

Email Writing

3

III

Objective At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to list steps required to increase their proficiency in speaking English (as judged by the TOEFL rubric for speaking skills) At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to list steps required to increase their proficiency in writing English (as judged by the TOEFL rubric for writing skills) At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to demonstrate elements of confident body language as described in the lesson At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to explain elements of professional etiquette as described in the lesson At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to explain ways to use social media to advance their career At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to demonstrate elements of presentation skills as described in the lesson At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to list steps required to improve their proficiency in email writing emails under various circumstances

D. Leadership Skills

Unit Ethics and Integrity

Duration (hr) 2

Phase

Objective

I

At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to use the intuitionist model and the consequentialist model to set ethical standards for personal and professional conduct

Goal Setting

2

I

Motivation

1

I

At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to use the goal setting process to define SMART longterm, mid-term, and short-term goals in academic, professional, and personal areas At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to set intrinsic motivators, as opposed to extrinsic motivators

Introspection

1

II

At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to use the Johari Window and SWOT analysis to examine their internal mental and emotional processes

E. Team Skills

Duration (hr)

Phase

Trust and Collaboration

1

I

Listening

2

I

Brainstorming

1

I

Unit

Objective At the end of this lesson, the learners will be able to explain the importance of trust in creating a collaborative team At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to use active listening strategies to encourage sharing of ideas At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to use group and individual brainstorming techniques to promote idea generation At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to explain importance of social and cultural etiquette in promoting team work At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to use digital and physical channels of transmitting information to team members

Social and Cultural Etiquette

1

II

Internal Communication

1

II

Duration (hr)

Phase

F. Entrepreneurial Skills

Unit

Influencing

2

I

Negotiation Skills

1

I

Networking Skills

1

I

Personal Branding

Organizational Culture

1

1

Objective At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to use the Fundamental Techniques in Handling People, as covered in the book How to Win Friends and Influence people At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to use the Persuasion Tools Model to conduct negotiations At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to explain the three types of personal networks, along with how to leverage each of them

II

At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to define, explain the importance, and describe the process of building a personal brand

II

At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to explain the difference between weak organizational culture and strong organizational culture, along with how to change organizational culture from a weak one to a strong one

I.

Coding Proficiency (Basic Level) Unit C Programming Data Structures Algorithms RDBMS OOPS in Java / C++ HTML, CSS, JS jQuery React JS PHP / Python Intro. to Cloud Technologies Intro. to Mobile App Development

Duration (hr)

10

8

Phase I I I I I II II II II III III

8 Intro. to Business Intelligence

Objective

Basics of software programming with a focus on solving code challenges

Basics on latest web application technologies with cross aspects of mobile application development An overview of the in-demand and latest areas in Information Technology.

III OR

Coding Proficiency (Advanced Level) Unit C Programming Data Structures Algorithms RDBMS OOPS in Java / C++ HTML, CSS, JS jQuery React JS PHP / Python Intro. to Cloud Technologies Intro. to Mobile App Development

Duration (hr)

10

8

Phase I I I I I II II II II III III

8 Intro. to Business Intelligence

Objective

Software programming with a focus on solving code challenges In-depth study on the latest web application technologies with cross aspects of mobile application development An overview of the in-demand and latest areas in Information Technology.

III

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